Minute Cryptic Answer: “They’re supplied by vessels traversing Bermuda Triangle”
Puzzle #79 · May 5, 2026 · 5-letter answer
Looking for the Minute Cryptic answer for May 5, 2026? The clue “They’re supplied by vessels traversing Bermuda Triangle” is a reversal clue from puzzle #79. Below you’ll find a spoiler-safe hint ladder, a full clue breakdown, and the verified solution.
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The answer to the Minute Cryptic clue “They’re supplied by vessels traversing Bermuda Triangle” from May 5, 2026 (puzzle #79) is ATRIA — a 5-letter answer.
Today's Clue
“They’re supplied by vessels traversing Bermuda Triangle”
Answer length: 5 letters
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Answer
Clue Breakdown
ReversalStep-by-step
- 1Read the clue: "They’re supplied by vessels traversing Bermuda Triangle"
- 2Identify the definition: "Our definition here is 'They’re supplied by vessels', and our answer will be things supplied by a certain kind of vessels. Tip: forget about ships!" points to the meaning of the answer.
- 3Spot the indicator: "This clue's indicator is 'traversing' and it's a hidden word indicator. Our answer is crossing the two fodder words in this clue." signals a reversal operation.
- 4Find the fodder: "This clue's fodder is 'Bermuda Triangle'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to reach our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s)." is the material to work with.
- 5Reverse the letters of "This clue's fodder is 'Bermuda Triangle'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to reach our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s)." to get the answer.
- 6The answer is: ATRIA
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Why “ATRIA” fits the clue
In Minute Cryptic Puzzle #79 from May 5, 2026, the clue "They’re supplied by vessels traversing Bermuda Triangle" is a reversal clue. Reverse the letters of "This clue's fodder is 'Bermuda Triangle'. We'll use these letters (or some of them) to reach our answer, as guided by the clue's indicator(s)." to read the 5-letter answer ATRIA. The definition "Our definition here is 'They’re supplied by vessels', and our answer will be things supplied by a certain kind of vessels. Tip: forget about ships!" confirms that ATRIA is the intended Minute Cryptic answer for May 5, 2026.
Minute Cryptic 05 May 2026 — Frequently Asked
What is the answer to the Minute Cryptic clue "They’re supplied by vessels traversing Bermuda Triangle"?
The answer is ATRIA (5 letters). It was the Minute Cryptic answer for May 5, 2026, puzzle #79.
When was Minute Cryptic Puzzle #79 published?
Puzzle #79 was published on May 5, 2026.
How many letters are in the Minute Cryptic answer for May 5, 2026?
The Minute Cryptic answer for May 5, 2026 (puzzle #79) is 5 letters long: ATRIA.
What type of cryptic clue is "They’re supplied by vessels traversing Bermuda Triangle"?
It is a reversal clue. A reversal clue spells the answer backwards from a fragment of fodder, signalled by a reversal indicator.
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